Spark

Battleboro Fire & Rescue #0.5

by Nicole Blanchard

One night with him changed my life forever and I didn’t even know his last name.

I’m a small-town girl who’s never ventured even close to crossing state lines.

He's a Wildland Firefighter working across the country most of the year.

The only thing we have in common is that for one night, we don't want to be alone.

It can never last. He has to leave to go be a hero and I have obligations I can't abandon.

I thought that would be the end...

Until a twist of fate brings us back together and he learns the spark we had may not be the only thing left between us.

Previously published as Spark

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Anthologies, Second Chance, Firefighters

68 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 11, 2021

About the author

Nicole Blanchard is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the TikTok-viral dark romance Toxic, a wildly addictive bestseller that has sold over 90,000 copies worldwide. Known for her morally gray antiheroes, off-the-charts heat, and jaw-dropping twists, Nicole’s stories drag readers deep into love’s darkest corners—where no one escapes unscarred.

When she’s not crafting twisted love stories that break your heart and then heal it, you can find her soaking up beach sun with a glass of sweet tea, getting inked, or running a farm full of lovable misfit animals.

You may learn more about Nicole and her work at www.authornicoleblanchard.com. Join her mailing list for updates at http://www.authornicoleblanchard.com/...

Reviews

[Sherry Fundin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Storming His Heart by Nicole Blanchard was previously published as Spark. Its a novella, a second chance romance, #0.5 in the Battleboro Fire & Rescue series. We start out with a hurricane in Northern Florida. I love it, seeing it takes place in my neck of the woods. The first time I experienced a hurricane warning, my brother and sister threw a hurricane party, so when that was mentioned in Storming His Heart, I chuckled. Something else that I have in common with the story. Other than that, I have nothing in common with Avery.

When Avery crosses the street to rescue her neighbors that are stuck in their damaged home, Walker just happens to appear. They had a one night stand, before he headed out of town. She never told him her secret. Could they have a second chance at love? Why not?

I do love a little bit of angst before the happy ever after. Sure, it’s predictable, but I enjoyed the journey. A great introduction to the Battleboro Fire & Rescue series.

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[Becky Claxon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short second chance story. This brought back memories for me of when I lived in Florida and went through hurricanes. It was crazy how Avery and Walker met for just one night, but more came out of that one night than either expected. I can’t imagine how Walker could leave and go out west to fight forest fires every year. At least the one good thing that came out of the hurricane was that Walker and Avery met up again. Life sure isn’t easy though, so the two have challenges to get through. I encourage you to read the book.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Walker and Avery, two lonely people, spend one night together believing that will be all they have. A year later a hurricane brings them together and the chemistry and connection between them is stronger than ever but first they must overcome the past and his career.

Avery had the best of intentions while Walker showed this true character and I enjoyed seeing them find their way back to each other.

[Siobhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spark by Nicole Blanchard was a sweet quick read, although I didn’t quite fall for it as much as I had hoped I would. There were certainly some enjoyable moments, I liked the sweetness between the characters, there was more handled than initially anticipated, but I never quite felt the real pull between the characters. It was the final detail that stopped me from loving the story.

Although not quite what I had hoped for, it did make for enjoyable quick reading.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story about a firefighter and a waitress meets and has a one night stand. He's a wildland firefighter, even though he has family in the area, he has contracts and doesn't stick around long. They only know each other by first names, so when she ends up pregnant, has no way to contact him. He figures she could have tried harder. They meet again when a hurricane goes through their hometown in Florida. HEA.

[Serena Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

’Sin ninguna urgencia, se acerca a mi lado y me rodea la cintura con el brazo como si hubiéramos estado haciendo esto durante años. Tal vez no fue su aspecto lo que me impidió volver solo a casa. Quizás las partes perdidas en mí habían reconocido algo similar en ella.’




•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.



Spark de Nicole Blanchard

Argumento:

Una noche con él cambió mi vida para siempre y ni siquiera sabía su apellido.

Soy una chica de pueblo pequeño que nunca se ha atrevido ni siquiera a cruzar las fronteras estatales.

Es un bombero forestal que trabaja en todo el país la mayor parte del año.

Lo único que tenemos en común es que por una noche no queremos estar solos.

Nunca puede durar. Él tiene que irse para ser un héroe y yo tengo obligaciones que no puedo abandonar.

Pensé que ese sería el final...

Hasta que un giro del destino nos vuelve a unir y él descubre que la chispa que teníamos puede no ser lo único que queda entre nosotros.




Mi humilde opinión:

Walker y Avery se conocieron en un bar y es atracción instantánea, después de una noche de pasión juntos se separan. Meses mas tarde un huracán arrasa el vecindario de Avery y se sorprende al volver a verlo ayudando entre los destrozos porque ella nunca le dijo que tuvo a su bebé. Cuando él se entera que es padre y no lo buscó para decírselo antes se enfada. Pero los dos acuerdan que harán las cosas bien por la niña y mientras pasa tiempo con ellas a Walker se le hará difícil elegir entre quedarse o marcharse a hacer lo mejor que hace que es enfrentar el fuego y salvar vidas.

Un romance dulce corto con bebe secreto y con un final que te me dejó sonriendo.

[Sheila Schoenauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet. To short and definitely a tease, especially with all those name drops in the epilogue! I really enjoyed this short little story. It gave me a good perspective of what devastation can do. In this case it also brought two lost souls back together. I'm excited to see what is to come next!

[Queen B · Rating 3 out of 5]

The trope here was “one night stand leads to secret baby.” It was cute and sweet, but I always feel like there are no great reasons for keeping a baby secret. The angst was high and the short length contributed to the disconnection I felt. Their love story wasn’t very believable, but I think if there was time for a full length novel, it could have been better fleshed out and more enticing.

[Sonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really lacked something for me. It might be because it was a novella so there couldn't be as much depth given. The book starts with the baby being a around 2 months. We get a short breakdown of the back story, then back to current day. Walker's mad about not knowing about the baby then he's not. Just a lot of skipping around and no natural progression.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet second chance romance with a hot as sin firefighter. It’s short and moves quickly which I love but doesn’t cut corners. We see Walker and Avery connect immediately and find each other later again. They’re mature and move past their differences quickly. I also love how the author incorporated the location and the natural disaster and made the story all the more real.

[sammi_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Cute Novella

Second chance romance secret pregnancy novella. A one night fling leaves behind a souvenir. The two unexpectedly cross paths in the cleanup of a hurricane.

Short, but sweet. Cheesy at the end, like it should be.

[Gladys · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very enjoyable this book. Avery and Walker's story hit me right in the feels. The story is cute but short. Walker was quite swoon worthy and a real keeper in my opinion. I liked Avery but I did not like all of her actions or the choices she made. Still, I liked it and in the end it was quite swoony.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great short read this was, second chance romances are always my fav. Walker and Avery, one night of passion and talking and it leads to an unexpected surprise. Since Walker is in and out of town, the surprise after a hurricane was definitely on him. Loved the love at first sight connection these two had, now to try and navigate his job that leads him aways for so long.

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spark by Nicole Blanchard is the story of Avery and Walker.
Avery and Walker feel the spark when they meet and have a hot encounter. This was a fast read but still very enjoyable.

[Amanda Cardenas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet and Spicy

A perfect story to let you breathe while taking your breath away. Id call it a whirlwind romance but that's a tornado not a hurricane or wildfire. ;)

[Lisa Guzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

QUICK READ

Looking for a short quick read? Then this will satisfy that need. Oh and a surprise baby thrown in is also a bonus.

[Beautiful_Jade · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really feeling any connection.

[Veronica LaRoche · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. Avery & Walker, I really enjoyed there story. Who doesn’t like a sexy firefighter. Definitely had me glued too my kindle.

[Reading with 2 book lovers Sarah P - · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little read. Highly recommended

[Tina Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very quick read and a great HEA

[Hossana Isaac · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it. Wish it was longer.

[Kikki G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite, but a quick little read for the day.

[Sandy Gutting · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read with great characters and a happy ending.

[C. Mtz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick easy read.

[Shayay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute short story! I don’t fully love the accidental pregnancy trope, but I like the setup with the storm and the hero being a rescuer. Mostly sweet with a bit of passion. Liked the read!

[Angela Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a cute, sweet story.

[Jenée · Rating 4 out of 5]

A chance meeting turned into so much more. While it was a little predictable, it kept my attention.

[Stacy Hartley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written short story.
From the first page to the last
it held my interest. I definitely want
to read more.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!! So wholesome and sweet🥰

[Jacqueline Espinoza · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute storyline, but it needed so much more! It lacked a lot of background for me, and I wish more happened in their relationship!